Food

We've rung in the new year with a relaxing few days off. It was absolutely wonderful! We watched a lot of movies (like 6) and ate a lot of great food. Work continues to get better, though there are always bumps along the way, though I am sure a lot of it is me over analyzing things. A co-worker has shown me a place just like chipotle and it is so, so good. Also we have really been selective on what we eat, and it is so great because we can be! Organic, fresh, free range and really healthy food options are much more plentiful than they were in the states, well at least springfield. It is really good, really enjoyable. I always had an inkling I would turn into one of "those" people, I think it's been there a bit all along, the selectiveness of food choices along with disgust in many foods. No freaking out anyone, I haven't gone fully vegetarian yet... but we'll just say I am very concerned where the animal products come from and which meats they are. I think everyone should be aware of what it is you're putting into your body, what chemicals, and non-food products there are out there, and how easy it is to avoid so much of this! If anyone would like to read up on anything, there are several books I would recommend. 

1. Skinny Bitch by: Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin 

2. You are what you eat and The food bible by: Gilligan McKeith

3. Food rules, The omnivore's dilemma and In defence of food 

There are just a few, as I am sure there are several others out there, but they are the one's I have read that come to mind, and that I have really enjoyed. They aren't all about harshness in food but simply awareness. (In this case, I would probably not start out with Skinny Bitch, as it is a bit more in your face). Food rules, is a super simple read, you'll probably finish it in an hour, and they aren't strict crazy diet rules, they simply encourage you to actually think about what you're eating. If anyone has any recommendations for me or reads any of these please tell me! Hope you all wonderful meals to come! :)